Wages for American workers continued to grow briskly last month (4.5%). This translates into a nice increase in real wages, assuming inflation stays between 2-3%. HT: @jasonfurman
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Digitalist Papers on AI and Democracy Published
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I worked with @persily
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David Patterson outlines comprehensive AI research agenda and vision
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Here's a terrific essay outlining an agenda for AI by David Patterson. It's based on a more detailed white paper with an all-star set of co-authors.
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AI thinks differently: alien intelligence reshapes human capability
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AI is an alien intelligence. Much of what is easy for us is hard for AI and vice-versa. And that's (mostly) a good thing:
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Advertising Funds Misinformation: Transparency as Solution
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Most misinformation is funded by advertising. Most advertisers who fund misinformation don't realize where their ad dollars go. When they learn the truth, they stop funding misinformation. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. (Link in next post)
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How Businesses Can Get the Most Out of Generative AI
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Here's a new interview in the @wsj with @JamesMilin and me discussing the opportunity companies have with generative AI and what we're doing at @workhelix "How Businesses Can Get the Most Out of Generative AI Right Now" (Link in next post)
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Future fame shrinks from 15 minutes to 15 seconds
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Tired: In the future, everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame
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GenAI’s Impact on Company Valuation: Key Questions
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I'm looking forward to my conversation with @andrea_eisfeldt next week about how GenAI is affecting the value of companies. What questions would you like me to I ask her?
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Service Terms Update November deadline announced
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"any users who continue to use their products or services on or after November 15 would be agreeing to the updated terms."
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US Government Spending as Share of Economy Stable Since 1982
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US government spending as a share of the economy is slightly lower today than in 1982.